Charles E. Hughes: Rare 1916 Progressive Party token

Token promoting the Progressive Party and Charles E. Hughes for president, 1916. Brass. OBV: Center, moose head bearing the initials C.E.H. on neck; in a circle around, PASS PROSPERITY AROUND / LET THE PEOPLE RULE. REV: Inscription, LIVING WAGE FOR MAN AND WOMAN/ $5.00 PAID/ PROGRESSIVE PARTY; in a circle around, A PROTECTIVE TARIFF BY SCIENTIFIC COMMISSION.

Issued following the rejection by Theodore Roosevelt of the party's nomination, and his endorsement of Hughes. Most Progressives fell in line behind the Republican. Previously unknown to us.